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In this submission, Engineers Australia provides feedback to Infrastructure Victoria in response to the State Infrastructure Strategy Update. Engineers Australia broadly supports the principles and objectives defined in the Strategy and has provided responses and advice.

Engineers Australia's response to the Climate Change Authority’s consultations on:

• Advice on emissions reduction targets for Australia’s next Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.
• Review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 (CFI Review).
• Review of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Review).

The Australian Government has commissioned Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) to undertake a capacity study on the workforce needs for Australia's transition to a clean energy economy. JSA is identifying the pathways to develop the required skills and training, the contribution of the migration program and how opportunities are shared across regions and incorporate diversity. Our submission draws on the work we have done in strengthening the engineering workforce in Australia, women in engineering and reducing the barriers for migrant engineers.

Engineers Australia calls for diversity and inclusion efforts driven by commitment from organisational leaders and support from government.

Engineers Australia believes there is an opportunity for significant benefit through increased collaboration between university and industry.

Engineers Australia gives advice on the term 'engineer' stating it should be limited to occupations which are underpinned by an engineering qualification accredited against international standards.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts has conducted a consultation on the key elements of an Australian Fuel Efficiency Standard. This is an important initiative to cut costs and reduce the carbon pollution from Australia’s cars and light commercial vehicles. This consultation builds on the work done in developing the National Electric Vehicle Strategy to which Engineers Australia also made a submission.

Engineers Australia recommends Infrastructure Victoria looks for consistency in collaboration with other Infrastructure bodies, and that they review Infrastructure Australia’s 2022 Replacement Materials report which shines a light on opportunities to use recycled materials in road infrastructure.

Engineers Australia submission responding to the 15 explicit questions posed in the national data security action plan discussion paper produced by the Australian Government.

Engineers Australia puts forward a table of recommendations to the ACT Government ahead of the release of its 2022-23 Budget.

Engineers Australia provides four focus points to support the development of engineers with the skills of the future; promoting engineering, practical experiences for students, industry collaboration and micro-credentials.

Engineers Australia's submission in response to the Insurance Council of Australia consultation paper Role of the Private Insurance Market – Independent Strategic Review: Commercial Insurance.